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DCrimJ Professional Doctorate in Criminal Justice at University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Professional Doctorate in Criminal Justice (DCrimJ) offers a framework for criminal justice professionals to reflect on and contribute to practice in their area of work and become research professionals. Our Professional Doctorate in Criminal Justice (DCrimJ) is a structured 4-year programme. The first two years are focused on workshop-based teaching in Portsmouth, while the latter two years are focused on supervised research, leading to a thesis.

Duration: 4-7 years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: October 2026  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Professional Review and Development; Advanced Research Techniques; Publication and Dissemination; Proposal for Professional Research and Development Project; Professional Research and Development Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,900 a year (2026/27). Home/CI students : £5,900 p/a* Source

International applicants: GBP 8,950 a year (2026/27). International and EU students : £8,950 p/a* Source

Intake: October 2026

Duration: 4-7 years part-time

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